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SOCIAL STUDIES
US History II - CP
CP United States History II is a year long,comprehensive study of the development of social, political, economic, demographic, and cultural continuities of the United States from 1890 to the present. The evolution of America's society will be reviewed. Additionally, the survey course focuses on the people, ideas, and events that have helped shape modern America. In addition to learning the skills used by the historian, the student is taught to view our nation's history as a continuous process of change and growth.
US History II - CP Virtual
CP Virtual United States History II is an online course that follows the same curriculum scope and sequence as CP US History II; however, instruction will be entirely self-driven with the teacher serving as a facilitator to assist students in their self-discovery. The teacher will post assignment and activities designed to guide and challenge students during their self-inquiry. Students may occasionally meet with the classroom teacher, however, the majority of the study will be self-guided. Students should be self-motivated and are required to have out-of- school access to the internet.
U.S. History - Honors
Pre-requisite: Teacher Recommendation
This class will examine the growth of the United States from the 1860s to the modern era. Along the way, students will engage in study of such topics as the Civil War & Reconstruction, the Gilded Age, the Progressive Era, American Imperialism, World War I, the Roaring Twenties, the Great Depression, World War II, the Cold War, the Civil Rights Movement, the Vietnam War, as well as more modern historical characters and events like Reaganomics, the Iraq Wars, the Bush administrations, Bill Clinton, September 11th, the Obama administration, and the Trump presidency. Students will be introduced to principles of research, historical study, and historical writing, with a particular focus on primary document analysis. The course will challenge students to develop connections across various examples in the material as well as
how past events and issues affected the 21st Century.
US History AP
Pre-requisite: Teacher Recommendation
Taught on the college level, AP United States History follows the prescribed Advanced Placement curriculum. This course will focus on selected topics critical to the understanding of the formation and development of the nation. The course will also prepare students for the study of history on the college level by developing writing, research, and examination skills required by typical college courses. Students are encouraged to earn college credit and possible advancement by demonstrating their competence on the AP exam. The completion of a summer reading list and accompanying assignments required throughout the summer.
America and the World - CP
CP America & the World will require students to develop a detailed understanding of how the United States interacts with other nations. Topics included in the course will consist of (but not be limited to) US foreign policy, international politics, cultural studies, and comparative religions. Areas to be studied will change according to current world conditions; however a detailed examination of theMiddle East, China, and India will regularly take place.
Credits: 1 Length: Full Year Grade: 9
Credits: 1 Length: Full Year Grade: 9
Credits: 1 Length: Full Year Grade: 9
Credits: 1
Length: Full Year Grade: 9 & Elective
Credits: 1 Length: Full Year Grade: 10
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